By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Oct. 23, 2019 “Immigration agency decides against six-figure fines for undocumented immigrants living in sanctuaries” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues….

(Press Release) Eagle Pass Independent School District has partnered with local businesses throughout our city to highlight the Teacher of the Month program, which honors educators who have made a difference in our community.  The program recognizes outstanding kindergarten, elementary, junior high, and high school teachers in Eagle Pass, Texas. October’s…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 October is Candles for Life Walkathon time, specifically this year’s fundraising walkathon for Maverick County persons stricken with cancer is Saturday, October 26, 2019, from 3 P.M. to 12 P.M. at Shelby Park in downtown Eagle Pass, Texas, announced Sandra…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 Eagle Pass Water Works System General Manager Jorge Barrera announced that the First Annual Tribute to the Rio Grande River was a great success with thousands of Eagle Pass and Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico citizens participating in all of the…

By: Dara Lind, ProPublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Thousands of migrants who agreed to wait in Mexico for their asylum hearings in the United States are now finding out they may…

Nadia Ramlagan, Public News Service – TN NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Researchers have found a correlation between exposure to air pollution and aggressive behavior or violent crime. The health effects of air pollution might be noticeable to most Tennesseans, especially those suffering from asthma or other respiratory conditions, but the study’s…

By J. Edward Moreno, The Texas Tribune Oct. 22, 2019 “Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses Jessica Cisneros’ primary bid against U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide…

By Cassandra Pollock, The Texas Tribune Oct. 22, 2019 “Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen won’t seek reelection after recording scandal” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. First-term…

EAGLE PASS, Texas– U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Eagle Pass South Station’s Highway 57 checkpoint arrested a Katy resident, for suspected smuggling, which led to the discovery of a local stash house, Oct. 17. “Human smuggling is highly profitable for criminal organizations,” said Del Rio Sector Chief Patrol…

(Press Release) – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio Station Marine Unit rescued multiple migrant families who attempted to cross the Rio Grande River, Oct. 17. “Smugglers continue to show no concern for families attempting to illegally enter the United States,” said Del Rio Sector Chief Patrol…